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It isn't easy to lose weight, but we have the expertise to help you change your life and reach your health goals.
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When you're overweight, it's easy to think about what you have to lose. At Luminis Health Weight Loss and Metabolic Surgery, we put the focus on what you have to gain: better health, a more active lifestyle and greater self confidence.
Are you a candidate?
Could surgery be right for you? Take this short assessment to find out and view our on-demand webinar.
What are the benefits of weight loss surgery?
Research shows that bariatric surgery can be an effective way to lose weight, manage chronic conditions and live longer. Benefits include:
Bariatric surgery reduces the risk of premature death by 30-40%.
Weight loss surgery helps prevent or improve more than 40 obesity-related diseases, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and certain cancers.
Patients lose as much as 77% of excess weight 12 months after surgery.
This is a long-term solution. On average, patients maintain 50% of their weight loss five years after surgery.
Many patients can stop taking certain medications.
Patients can gain improvements to overall health every day through our program. We call this freedom!
Why choose Luminis Health for weight loss surgery?
Obesity is complicated and requires support on many different levels. We've helped thousands of patients find a path to a healthier life. Our expert care changes lives.
When you visit us, you'll find:
Convenient locations for your comprehensive, multidisciplinary care.
Personalized, confidential and compassionate care tailored to your unique needs and lifestyle.
Ongoing support from physicians, nutritionists and RNs to encourage healthy, long-term weight loss.
Education about the many factors that influence weight loss and what you can do now to improve your health.
Convenient access to all the other health care professionals in the Luminis Health family.
Why do we use the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System?
Luminis Health is an early adopter of robotic surgery and we continue to advance minimally invasive techniques to improve outcomes for our patients. To be clear: A robot doesn't perform the surgery. Rather, this revolutionary method allows us to perform precise surgery by using instruments we guide through a console.
It's minimally invasive surgery, meaning our surgeons can perform procedures through tiny incisions. The miniature instruments move like the human hand, but with greater range of motion.
The advantages of the da Vinci Robotic surgical system include:
A shorter hospital stay.
Less pain.
Less blood loss.
Lower risk of infection.
Less scarring.
To learn more about Da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery, please view the FAQ.
Want to learn more from our team of dedicated and experienced providers?
To learn more about the process and potential outcomes of weight loss surgery, register to attend an upcoming webinar.
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Cancer Surgery
Surgery is the oldest type of treatment for cancer, but that doesn't mean our methods are outdated. We use the latest minimally invasive techniques for cancer surgery whenever possible. What Is Cancer Surgery?In some cases, we use surgery to remove cancer, especially when it's found in just one part of the body. But sometimes surgery is a tool to diagnose cancer or to find out how far cancer has spread.Cancer surgery is sometimes used alone. But we often combine it with radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy or another form of treatment.
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Delivering Your Baby
Delivering Your Baby at Luminis HealthWhen you deliver your baby at Luminis Health, you're in a private room surrounded by a supportive team. Your care team responds to your preferences and needs, whether that's low intervention or close monitoring. If you have a doula, we welcome them as a valuable member of your care team.Of course, babies don't always follow birth plans. Our advanced OB-GYN specialists are always on hand. Should your child need a stay in our modern neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), we've got that covered, too.We treat your family as guests, offering fold-out beds and comfortable baby snuggling areas. And while you're with us, we set you and your baby up for success — from early hearing assessments to advice on feeding, changing, and bathing your baby. (It's starting to feel real isn't it?) Preregister for Your Birth NowYour birth may be months away, but we recommend you get the paperwork out of the way now. By filling out information like your insurance, address, and emergency contact information now, you won't have to think about it when the exciting day comes. We'll just need to briefly check your insurance card and ID when you arrive.You can preregister for your birth at any time during your pregnancy by completing this quick online form.
Why Choose Luminis Health for Spine Surgery?Our board-certified spine surgeons use advanced imaging technology and surgical techniques to fix the root cause of back pain instead of merely the symptoms.We use leading techniques and a team approach to deliver treatment that helps you get the relief you need.Trust us for your care because we offer:The latest surgical techniques. We offer the most advanced types of surgery available, both in the hospital and at our ambulatory surgery center locations. This often means a shorter stay — in some cases you leave the same day — and faster recovery.Advanced technology. We also have state-of-the-art technology that enables us to use less invasive approaches. Take our O-arm 3D surgical navigation system. This provides live 3D navigation during surgery. It allows surgeons to operate with greater precision and eliminates the need for multiple x-rays during an operation.High-quality, low-cost care. While we offer expert spine surgical care, we consistently do so at a cost lower than the Maryland hospital average.A spine surgery nurse navigator. This trained professional arranges and coordinates each step in your treatment plan. Your nurse navigator may set up appointments and keeps your referring doctor up to date on your progress.Presurgery preparation. Not knowing what to expect in the hospital or during recovery can make you or your family anxious leading up to surgery. That's one reason we offer classes where you find out what you can do to prepare ahead of time and why physical therapy afterward is so important. Plus, your care partner finds out how they can support you throughout your care journey. We offer both daytime and evening classes so you can choose the option that best fits your schedule.Patient- and family-centered care. Our surgeons firmly believe that actively participating in your care gives you the best results possible. So not only do we create a personalized treatment plan for you, we involve you in each step. We also do everything we can to minimize stress on you and your family before and after your operation.
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Spine Surgery
From complex traumatic spine injuries to herniated disks, we have the surgical expertise to help end your back, neck and radiating pain.Common Reasons for Spine SurgeryMost back, neck and radiating pain can be treated without surgery. But when debilitating pain becomes a part of your daily life, our spine care experts can help you find relief.We can tell when you're a good candidate for spine surgery. Plus, we're experts at judging which type of surgery is likely to provide the best results in your individual situation.Conditions requiring spinal surgery may include:Arthritis/degenerative disc disease. As we get older, the cushion-like discs that separate the bones in our spine become flatter and more brittle. This can allow the bones to make slight, abnormal movements, irritating surrounding muscles, joints and nerves.Instability/spondylolisthesis. In this condition, one of the bones in your spine — called a vertebra — slides forward, out of its normal position.Fractures and trauma to the spine.Ruptured or herniated disc. The discs that separate the bones of our spine are a bit like jelly doughnuts. As we age, sometimes one of the discs weakens and breaks open, releasing some of the "jelly." When the jelly bulges out, it can put pressure on a nearby nerve.Spinal deformities. This can include scoliosis and kyphosis.Spinal tumors. This type of surgery requires a high degree of precision to remove as much of a tumor as possible without injuring the spinal cord and nearby nerves.Spinal stenosis. In your spine, there are openings where nerves pass through. These openings can grow narrower, putting pressure on the nerve.
Why Luminis HealthOur diabetes team includes doctors, nurses, diabetes educators, registered dietitians, physical therapists, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists. We surround you just like a group of caring friends. We're there to problem solve with you, get you through the difficult times and cheer on your successes.At Luminis Health, we provide the full range of care for children and adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, as well as any diabetes complications.We're here to:Educate you on how to live a healthy and full life with diabetes.Monitor your condition so we can catch and treat any complications at an early stage.Provide all the treatments you need, including medications, technology supports, physical therapy, nutrition counseling and more.
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Diabetes
A diabetes diagnosis can be life changing. Let's face it, living with diabetes takes work and a commitment to learn.At Luminis Health, we give you the tools you need to control your diabetes, so it doesn't get in the way of your health or happiness. We empower you with knowledge and skills to live successfully with diabetes.